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Religion and Ritual: Purim

Public Tour in German

This special edition of our tour Religion and Ritual focuses Purim. It is one of the most cheerful holidays in the Jewish calendar. In fact, however, the Purim story from the Book of Esther has its dark side. The Biblical Megillat Esther recounts a plan to murder all the Jews in Persia. The Torah is the Holy Scripture of Judaism. Children all over the world learn the Hebrew script at an early age in order to be able to read the Torah. Visitors discover more about the meaning of the Holy Scripture for Jews today and their interpretation. A sound map of the world brings Jewish languages to life that developed in the Diaspora.

Sun 1 Mar 2026, 11 am

Map with all buildings that belong to the Jewish Museum Berlin. The Old Building is marked in green

Where

Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the Glass Courtyard
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin

Where, when, what?

Also, we take a look at the Torah, the Holy Scripture of Judaism. Children all over the world learn the Hebrew script at an early age in order to be able to read the Torah. Visitors discover more about the meaning of the Holy Scripture for Jews today and their interpretation. A sound map of the world brings Jewish languages to life that developed in the Diaspora.

In the installation Why Follow the Law, Jews talk about their personal approach to religious commandments. Objects and everyday items tell of Jewish life practices such as the Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut) or the commandment of charity (Zedaka). A flamenco dress, a sewing cushion, and a crown provide insights into the diversity within Judaism.

Torah scroll, Hohensalza (Inowrocław) 1903; Jewish Museum Berlin, donation by the Leavor family in memory of Dr. Hans and Luise Librowicz, photo: Roman März

A Torah scroll is unrolled to show two columns of Hebrew text.

Torah scroll, Hohensalza (Inowrocław) 1903; Jewish Museum Berlin, donation by the Leavor family in memory of Dr. Hans and Luise Librowicz, photo: Roman März

Where, when, what?

  • WhenSun 1 Mar 2026, 11 am
  • Where Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the Glass Courtyard
    Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
    See location on map
  • Entry fee

    6 €, reduced rate 3 €, plus museum ticket

  • Please notePlease obtain an additional museum ticket at the museum ticket office at the entrance on the day of the tour. This is free of charge for the core exhibition.

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